HMO Licensing in Merton
Browse all 358 licensed HMOs, check licence requirements, and access official application links for Merton London Borough Council in London. Typical licence cost: £1,150.
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What are the HMO licensing requirements in Merton?
Merton London Borough Council requires an HMO licence where a property has five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. Merton currently operates mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes may be introduced later after consultation.
358 licensed HMOs are in our imported register. The mandatory licence fee is £1,150.
Mandatory licences in England normally run for five years from issue. You must renew before expiry — operating without a valid licence can lead to unlimited fines and rent repayment orders.
Source: Housing Act 2004 and Merton London Borough Council HMO licensing pages.
Unsure if your property needs a licence? Try the HMO licence checker.
Reviewed by AgentHMO Editorial Team · Data sourced from council registers · Last reviewed 2 Aug 2023
Licensed HMO Statistics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Registered HMOs | 358 |
| Latest licence issued | Aug 2023 |
| Mandatory licence cost | £1,150 |
| Mandatory licence length | 5 years |
| Median units | 5.0 |
| Largest recorded HMO | 40 |
Typical all-in cost: £1,749 (£599 + £1,150 council).
Licence schemes
| Scheme | This council |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Required by law |
| Additional | No |
| Selective | No |
Additional and selective schemes derived from register data where available. Confirm with the council.
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Where can I search licensed HMOs in Merton?
Search licensed properties in Merton from the council's public register. Most recent licence issue date in our data is Aug 2023. The council does not publish a register update date. View the council's official register
Fields published by the council (8 of 14)
Property search
358 licensed HMOs in the register
| Address | Licence No | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Ashridge Way, Morden, SM4 4EF. | LN/000004092 | 7 |
| 1 Gordondale Road, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 8EN. | LN/000004673 | 5 |
| 1 Marsh Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 2JN. | LN/000002604 | 8 |
| 1 Milton Road, Mitcham, CR4 2DT. | LN/000003564 | 6 |
| 1 Mount Road, Mitcham, CR4 3EZ. | LN/000004589 | 6 |
| 1 Park Avenue, Mitcham, CR4 2EQ. | LN/000004890 | — |
| 1 Wydell Close, Morden, SM4 4NS. | LN/000002605 | 6 |
| 10 Appleton Square, Mitcham, CR4 3SF. | LN/000004563 | 6 |
| 10 Fleming Mead, Mitcham, CR4 3LU. | LN/000003612 | 6 |
| 10 Grayswood Gardens, Raynes Park, London, SW20 0UF. | LN/000004571 | 5 |
| 10 Lower Downs Road, Raynes Park, London, SW20 8QF. | LN/000004882 | — |
| 10 Ormerod Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 2LP. | LN/000003563 | 5 |
| 100B The Broadway, London, SW19 1RH. | LN/000002542 | 4 |
| 100C The Broadway, London, SW19 1RH. | LN/000002541 | 5 |
| 102 Hillcross Avenue, Morden, SM4 4EG. | LN/000003592 | 6 |
| 102 Mostyn Road, London, SW19 3LP. | LN/000004837 | — |
| 104 St James' Road, Mitcham, CR4 2DB. | LN/000006073 | — |
| 104 Streatham Road, Mitcham, CR4 2AE. | LN/000004717 | 5 |
| 105A Cottenham Park Road, West Wimbledon, London, SW20 0DS. | LN/000004027 | 6 |
| 106 Cannon Hill Lane, Raynes Park, London, SW20 9ET. | LN/000004682 | 5 |
Register map
Geocoded properties from the register. Click a marker for address and licence details.
Frequently asked questions about HMO licensing in Merton
- What are the HMO licence requirements in Merton?
- Mandatory licensing applies where a property is occupied as an HMO and meets the threshold for England — typically five or more people forming two or more households who share facilities. You must meet management, fire safety, amenity, and room-size conditions as part of the application. Use our HMO licence checker for a first pass, then confirm with the council before letting or purchasing.
- Does Merton have additional or selective licensing?
- Merton is listed as operating mandatory HMO licensing only. Additional or selective schemes can be introduced later; the council must consult before designating new areas. Check the official HMO licensing section on the council website for any announcements.
- Where can I search licensed HMOs in Merton?
- Use the searchable register on this page to filter by address, postcode, or licence reference where published. The map below the table plots geocoded properties so you can explore by area. Data is imported from the council's public register and refreshed periodically — see the key figures table for how current the extract is. For legal confirmation on a specific property, cross-check the council's official register link above the table.
- How do I apply for an HMO licence in Merton?
- Applications are made directly to Merton, not through AgentHMO. You will usually need property details, floor plans, fire-risk information, and details of the licence holder or manager. Pay the council fee at application or as instructed — the key figures table shows the published mandatory fee where we have it, but always confirm the latest amount on the council site. Allow several weeks to months for processing, especially for new licences or properties that need works to meet conditions.
How do I contact Merton about HMO licensing?
Office address
Merton
Civic Centre London Road Morden, Greater London, SM4 5DX
London, England
Licensing enquiries
Council online
Location map
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